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1. Introduction
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2. Game Basics
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3. Cheats & Codes
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4. A) Walkthrough
*The Spoiled Shrine
*Stinky Escape
*Swollen River Ruins
*Trashthulu
*Slopviathan
*Gorgonzilla
*Rancid Rapids
*Stinkolossus
*Chug-A-Mug
B) Mini-Games
*Tiki Shoot
*Goo Gunked
*Fondue Fort
*Skunk Slider
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5. Disclaimer
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Hello! This is my third Tak FAQ, first one being for the great Tak and the
Power of Juju, the best entry in the series. The other Tak games didn't quite
achieve as much as the first, but the latest entry, Tak and the Guardians of
Gross, is pretty fun (although short), especially considering its price. This
time, Tak is alone, and he must face four colossus with the help of new Juju
magic. There is a fair number of levels, but the game is rather easy. Hope my
FAQ will help you with some of the puzzles, and if you need further help, feel
free to check my Youtube channel for a video walkthrough of the game. Cheers.
http://www.youtube.com/WishingTikal
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*****************Controls*****************
(For Wii)
Main Menu Controls
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+Control Pad - Highlight Menu Selection
A Button - Confirm Menu Selection
B Button - Return to previous menu / return to game
Platforming Level Controls
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Control Stick - Move Character
A Button - Jump
B Button - Attack
Z Button - Interact / Special Move
C Button - Use Magic
+Control Pad - Use Juju Nova
+Button - Pause the game
Chase Level Controls
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Wii Remote - Move Cursor
B Button - Fire Magic Staff
Driving Controls
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Control Stick - Steer the J-Runner
A Button - Accelerate
B Button - Brake
+Button - Pause the game
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Red and Blue Juju Orbs
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Collect as many as possible as you progress through the levels. Jars hide
blue orbs and defeating enemies get you red orbs, which are worth more. Each
one of the orbs you gain fills your Juju Nova power bar at the top of the
screen. When the bar is full, you can activate your Juju Nova for devastating
effects. (Press Down on the +Control Pad - Wii)
Nunu Pieces
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Each level has 8 Nunu pieces to find hidden around. Once all 8 pieces have
been recovered, it will unlock a new concept art in the Slider Puzzle Gallery.
*****************Character Moves*****************
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Jump
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Press A to jump and press again in mid air for a double jump.
Wall Run
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When you need to cross a gap with a wall next to it, run at the wall at an
angle and press Z to run along the wall.
Wall Scramble
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Run up to a vertical wall and press Z to scramble up it to reach switches and
get to new areas.
Wall-To-Wall Jump
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On walls that face each other, jump against one side and repeatedly press A to
jump between them and gain height to new areas.
Edge Climbing
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Shimmy along ledges using the Control Stick and press Z to climb up a ledge
and B to drop down to lower ledges.
Zip Line
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Jump onto zip lines and press A to zip along the top or B to hang along the
bottom.
Juju Boom Attack
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Press B at any time to perform the Juju Boom Attack to attack enemies, smash
things and activate Boom Switches.
Sustained Boom Attack
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Press and hold B to charge Tak's staff. When it's fully charged, Tak will
automatically unleash a powerful directional attack.
Juju Nova Special
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When the Juju Energy Bar is full, press Down on the +Control Pad to unleash
the Juju Nova that will eliminate all enemies in the areas.
*****************Magic Powers*****************
Lumpy Juju Magic
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When the staff glows, press and hold C to activate the magic. Once the magic
is fully activated, shake the Wii remote to blow up Bangstones or move
Yankstones and reveal new areas.
Slime Magic
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Press C to turn into the slime ball and roll around the levels. The slime ball
can stick to green slime enabling you to get to new areas. When you see a
green postule, change into the slime ball, roll on top of it, and repeatedly
press Z to pump up new things in the environment.
Cheesy Magic
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Press C to change different colored cheeses into new and interesting forms.
Open doors, melt the armor of enemies, and reveal new platforms to help you
defeat Gorgonzilla.
Stinky Magic
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Press and hold C to unleash a gust of smelly wind. Use the directional powers
of the wind to activate windmills and wilt dangerous plants in your way.
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(To be entered in the Cheat Code menu in Extras at the start of the game.)
Work for both Wii and Ps2.
SNEAKER = All Awards achieved
FRIVERS = All Concep Art unlocked (Extras)
GUDGEON = All Levels unlocked (Challenges)
CURLING = All Mini-games unlocked
CAKEDAY = Infinite Nova enabled
KRUNKIN = Invulnerability enabled
UNICORN = Rainbow Trail activated
CODMODE = Weak Enemies enabled
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"Tak has found himself in trouble once again! Charged with the upkeep of the
ancient and sacred Spoiled Shrine, Tak has accidentally unleashed the spirits
of the four great Big Grosstrocities who are now causing havoc across the
lands."
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Before leaving the village, climb up the house on the right to find the very
first NUNU PIECE (1/8) across the catwalk. Then follow the blue orbs to be on
your way to the jungle. Along the way you'll come across the second NUNU PIECE
(2/8) right before a Boom Switch, which you should hit to open the gate ahead.
In the next area, cross the falling footbridges, then continue across the one
with gaps (use the double jump). Run up the wall ahead and hurry across the
falling stepping stones. Defeat all the Woodies up ahead, then proceed onward
by running along the walls with the Z button. Wall jump between the two walls
to get to the area above and follow the path to another wall jumping part.
Use the double jump to get to the large tree and then jump onto the parrot to
cross over, while collecting the third NUNU PIECE (3/8) on the way. After
landing, hit the Boom switch to open the gate to the next part.
Defeat the Woodie at the entrance, then jump across the pits where the little
waterfall is. You'll see a stone ledge on the path ahead, with the stones in
the shape of stairs on the left. Climb up those stone stairs to find the fouth
NUNU PIECE (4/8) up above. Now continue to follow the path, making your way
across the wall running and wall jumping parts. Defeat the Woodies, then walk
along the vine. Proceed across the next wall running part and you'll get to a
pole with a vine which you can grab and slide down from. While sliding down,
press A to jump on the vine and stand on it. You can now jump while sliding
down, and jump to grab the fifth NUNU PIECE (5/8) floating above the vine.
After you get off the vine, jump to grab the edge along the wall and shimmy
to the opening on the right. Wall run and slide down the next vine ahead. Hit
the Boom switch here to open the gate and pick up all the red orbs in the next
area. Use Tak's special attack (control pad down) to get rid of all the Woodies
and climb up the leges along the back wall. Wall run ahead, then climb up the
last wall and shimmy across the wall to the right. Use the mechanism ahead by
spinning the wheel with the control stick to open the gate and climb up the
next wall. When you get to the top, pick up the sixth NUNU PIECE (6/8) on the
left, then proceed to the very top where a vine is waiting, leading to the
next section.
You'll find yourself inside the temple, finally. Beat up all the cute little
creatures in the room until they're all gone to open the door, then go through
and drop down the ledge on the right to find a NUNU PIECE (7/8) down there.
Climb back up and shimmy across the wall to get to the top. Defeat all the
enemies in this room to open the next door, then zip down the vine in the
next area and climb up the wall. Get rid of all the enemies here too, then go
through the door and run across the walls ahead until you reach the next room.
Defeat all the Woodies, then proceed to the end of the level by running along
the walls. Before climbing up, jump back to the left to collect the last NUNU
PIECE (8/8). Now watch the scene.
CHECKLIST
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NUNU PIECE 1: Across a house catwalk in the village at the beginning.
NUNU PIECE 2: Right before the first gate that you open.
NUNU PIECE 3: While riding the parrot for the first time.
NUNU PIECE 4: At the start of the second part of the level, up the stone
ledge/stairs.
NUNU PIECE 5: While sliding down the first vine, jump onto the vine, then
jump again to grab the nunu piece over it.
NUNU PIECE 6: While climbing the wall at the end of the second section.
NUNU PIECE 7: Inside the temple, after leaving the first room, jump down
on the right to find it.
NUNU PIECE 8: At the very end of the level in plain view.
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This level is a race where you must shoot down all the targets and Woodies on
your way. I can't really give any pointers but just shoot everything and you
will make it. To collect the Nunu Pieces in this level, simply shoot them.
They're all in plain view and easy to get.
*Check Mini Games for Tiki Shoot
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Start by using your new magic (C button) near the statue to create a path for
yourself to cross. Use the magic again in the next room to form a bridge and
cross. Ahead you'll see two wobbly platforms you can jump onto, but instead
just drop down to the floor below and use the magic on the two statue heads
to reveal the two first NUNU PIECE (2/8). Climb back up and in the area above,
you can either climb the wall ahead or wall jump between the two walls on the
right. Opt for the wall jumping to find the third NUNU PIECE (3/8) already.
Now continue and use the magic to form some stairs to climb up. Double jump
across the gap ahead, then use the magic again to pull a bridge. Step on all
six pads on the ground there and across the bridge before the timer hits zero
to open the gate out of the temple.
Slide down the vine, then climb up the wall and follow the path, sliding down
a second vine. Get rid of all the Woodies here, then proceed up the wall ahead
and climb up the pole. Slide down to the area below and hit the Boom switch on
the right. Get on the stone on the river and use the magic to make the stone
move across. Climb up the wall, then you'll come to a gate. Press Z to use
your staff into the mechanism and press up and down on the control stick to
open the gate. Cross using the monkeys ahead and keep following the path to
come to another river. Spin the two mechanisms to turn the statue heads and
run up them to reach the two levers. Pull the levers down, then get on the
stone and use the magic to cross the river. Defeat the Woodies, then run up
the wall at the back and use the magic again to make a pillar raise. Use it
to climb up and follow the orbs to a vine.
After sliding down, you'll have the choice of climbing up the wall ahead or
wall jumping up the wall on the right; wall jump up that wall to grab the
fourth NUNU PIECE (4/8), then right after that, wall jump up the wall right
above to find the fifth NUNU PIECE (5/8) on the cliff. Jump down on the
parrot below and grab the next NUNU PIECE (6/8) while it carries you across
the waterfall. After landing, follow the path and climb up the walls. You'll
find another NUNU PIECE (7/8) as you climb. At the top, you'll come across a
statue head and some Woodies. Use your magic on the head to reveal the last
NUNU PIECE (8/8), then press Z at the right moment in the next area to defeat
the bad guy. Spin the mechanism on the platform, then use the other one to
lower the catapult and use it to reach the first colossus.
CHECKLIST
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NUNU PIECE 1 & 2: In the temple at the beginning, drop down in the third
room and use the magic on the two statues.
NUNU PIECE 3: Wall jump between the walls on the right after getting
the two first nunu pieces.
NUNU PIECE 4: After crossing the second river with the stone, climb up the
pole and slide down the vine, then wall jump between the walls on the right.
NUNU PIECE 5: Right after getting the fourth nunu piece, wall jump between
the walls above on the right.
NUNU PIECE 6: While riding the parrot, behind the waterfall.
NUNU PIECE 7: As you climb up the walls after the parrot drops you.
NUNU PIECE 8: At the end of the level, use the magic on the statue head.
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Slide down the pole at the start and collect the first NUNU PIECE (1/8), then
climb up the wall and use your magic so you can then climb up this wall as
well. Head right and use the magic to create a path to proceed right. Climb
the wall to the right and when you get halfway through, drop down to find the
second NUNU PIECE (2/8), then climb back up and continue along the wall to
the right until you can climb up again and start going left along the wall to
find yet another NUNU PIECE (3/8). Climb all the way back to the right and use
the magic to form a bridge. Defeat the enemies that come out and head through
the passage to the next section.
Lower the platform at the beginning, then get rid of all the enemies in the
room to make some pillars fall down after each group of enemies. Use the magic
when you get the opportunity to make the last pillar fall and use them to climb
up to a pole. Grab the ledge along the wall ahead and shimmy to the right.
Slide down the vine, then use the magic to open the exit way. In the next part,
go left and use the mechanism to lower a pole. Climb up that pole to reach the
few next poles and pull down the lever above to open the gate. Proceed right
and drop down in the area below to find the fourth NUNU PIECE (4/8).
Climb back up and follow the path to the right. Defeat the baddies in the area
ahead, then climb up the back wall to find the fifth NUNU PIECE (5/8) above.
Jump back down and step on the pads as shown on the symbol on the left wall to
get to the next part. Grab the sixth NUNU PIECE (6/8) in the center of the next
area, then get rid of the enemies and use the magic to create a path. Climb up,
then slide along the vine and use the magic again to form a bridge. Go left and
start climbing up where the poles are, but before, get on the ledge on the wall
at the right to find another NUNU PIECE (7/8), then jump on the first pole, and
slide down the second pole to find the last NUNU PIECE (8/8).
Climb back up and use the magic to clear the path and find yourself in a large
room. You'll need to cut the ropes around this room to open the gate. First,
get rid of the Woodies, then look around the room for the ropes. There's two
at the back if you run up a small wall and wall jum between two walls, and one
near the entrance if you jump up the ledge on the small wall. After cutting the
three ropes, proceed to the next part and start heading down to a bridge.
CHECKLIST
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NUNU PIECE 1: At the very beginning, in plain view.
NUNU PIECE 2: While climbing along the wall with small maze paths, drop
down when you can to find this one.
NUNU PIECE 3: Also while climbing that same wall, a bit further ahead
you can climb up and then left to find that one.
NUNU PIECE 4: At the start of the third part of the level, after climbing
up the poles, drop down in the next area to find it.
NUNU PIECE 5: Where you solve that little puzzle by stepping on the correct
pads, climb up the wall at the back to find it.
NUNU PIECE 6: At the start of the last part of the level, in plain view.
NUNU PIECE 7: A bit after the sixth nunu piece, before climb up two poles,
jump on the ledge on the right of the poles to find it.
NUNU PIECE 8: When climbing those two poles, slide down the second pole.
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To defeat Trashthulu, first hold down C to bring the crystal to you. Then, run
around to lead the lights to the crystal so it stuns the eyes. Get near the
teeth afterward and use C to break both of them. Bring the light to the crystal
again to stun the eyes and climb up the left platform first. Slide on the pole
to reach the eye and press Z to stick to it and move the control stick up and
down to destroy the eye. Now get the light to the crystal again to stun the
remaining eye and climb the right platform this time. Run across the wall to
reach the last eye and do the same thing you did to the other eye to pop it.
Now use the C button again to get the crystal.
*Check Mini Games for Goo Gunked
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Contact Info
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